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THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

Property class: 3

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a hanging shoji screen.
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed with white bedding, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern interior with a dining area, a staircase, and a kitchen.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a hanging light fixture.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden sliding doors, and a small garden area in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$124
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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161-2, Kamiumeya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0876
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for THE MACHIYA Superior (Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

THE MACHIYA Superior (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for THE MACHIYA Superior with View (Double)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a small table with a chair, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

THE MACHIYA Superior with View (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for THE MACHIYA Classic

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk with a coffee maker, and a mirror.

THE MACHIYA Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for UME Japanese Garden Suite

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a vase and cups, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

UME Japanese Garden Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a hanging shoji screen.

UME Japanese Suite

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 15-minute stroll of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Higashiyama Ward guest house include Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Kyoto National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto - ‬6 min walk
  • Coffee Shop Amazon
  • ‪サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ - ‬5 min walk
  • Local Sake and Beer Stand 336

About this property

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya also features express check-out, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

This 3-star Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers 9 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse Kyoto
MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse
MACHIYA Kamiumeya Kyoto
MACHIYA Kamiumeya
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Kyoto
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

No, THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

No, pets are not allowed.

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Periklis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Super quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific room and the neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. Very near Kiyomizu-dera and the crowded streets of Ninnenzaka, Sannenzaka and Nene-no-michi.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at matchaya!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kilian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property with a nice room. Location is nice and local, near good spots but not right in the middle of the chaos. Feels like a nice retreat. There is no staff onsite so if this is something you need be aware. Communication is via email or phone and replies from the property can be very slow & sometimes clunky or confusing. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, room was more than fine. A good value and pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shabaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and a quiet area to travel from! Cleaning staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Japanese style room. Quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely and quiet

lovely place to stay. very quiet area close to transport links.traditional look and very comfy beds. bath was outstanding. facilities were excellent including washing machine. nice tea and coffee to make.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the structure are pretty good, the stuff is super nice and they are really available to address all the requests of the guest
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would use Machiya again

Nice and quiet. Service was great. Little bit of a walk to the nearest train station and Gion but manageable. Would use Machiya again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and exceptionally maintained. The character and charm of the accommodations was a unique and lasting experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. We enjoyed the heated floor and other amenities. Traditional Japanese-style hotel. The room was a bit small, but everything was good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a ryokan/modern room hybrid, but more on the modern side. Very quiet and comfortable. Everything was clean and well maintained. The location is great and the neighborhood is awesome. It is not right next to anything, but is close to a lot of things. We had a wonderful stay here. Small room, but very convenient and comfortable. Thank you Machiya Kamiumea for a lovely experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is a must

We loved our stay at this hotel. It was beautiful and very clean. Its a mix between old school Machiya and a hotel. It was easy to get access to and the staff was very helpful. If I would go back to Kyoto I would absolutely stay at this hotel again. 10/10 I cant recommend this enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Machiya in a quiet area ; it’s 15 min walk to the closet subway station ; however we enjoyed Kyoto as a walkable city and took public transportation to different sightseeing places
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely gorgeous, just as good as the photos. The beds were super comfortable. Also the staff went above and beyond to help us even when we made a mistake, which really smoothed over our stay in Kyoto. Thank you so much, staff at Machiya Kamiuyema!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was comfortable and spacious and we wish we could have stayed longer. Check-in and out were very easy. It was very clean and so beautiful. The area is a little more out of the way than it appears so don’t expect to use this location as a hub for sightseeing, especially because Kyoto’s transit system isn’t as robust. That being said, you won’t really want to leave the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anjesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great if you want to experience traditional style Japanese accommodation. Not much around close-by in terms of dining or public transport. Also if you are tall you’ll be dodging door frames 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quiet and relaxing and has a washing machine and dryer that guests can use for free. The room was spacious and clean. The only downside of the room was that the beds were small and hard. The hotel is also not easily accessible by train and you need to be okay with taking buses, taxis, or walking 10-15 mins to a train station. On a positive note, the check in facility is next to Kyoto Station and you drop off your bags there for delivery to your room. All in all, we enjoyed the hotel very much, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again the next time we're in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely warm welcome when we checked in. Dropped our bags off at 10am, check in wasn’t until 3pm which was fine. We went around Kyoto until check in as we wanted to freshen up etc, they offer luggage delivery included in the stay however we rang at 4:30 as still no luggage and were told it could be any time from then and 7pm. Rang again at 5 and thankfully it arrived just after 5:30. Lovely little room in a lovely house however the communal area was a bit sad. Misleading photos. Use of a washing machine however most the time it was used. Location was okay but not near much for food. Check out was super easy. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint Kyoto local stay

This place was very quaint and right in the heart of the neighborhood! You really feel like you are one of the locals. There is a coffee shop nearby called Ichikagawa that has lovely breakfast. Lawsons is also nearby for your convenience store needs. The only downside to this location is it is far from the subway. We had to take taxi a lot. The heated floors and toiletry takeaway bags were nice! The pillows were comfy and I am usually picky with pillows (it wasn’t too bulky or too soft). The robes were a fun bonus for taking a typical Japanese tourist picture. They also provide umbrellas if you forgot yours and need to borrow. Great added touch since it rains a lot! The biggest issue was whenever guests enter the main door, when it is shut, it is a very loud bang sound. We stayed in the room right next to the main entrance. So I had to sleep with earplugs to block out the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Under-Delivered Over-Promised

Location: 8/10 Communication:10/10 Comfort: 5/10 Value: 5/10 We were really looking forward to our stay at Macha, especially after a hectic week in Tokyo we really wanted a place that was zen and allow us to unwind for a bit. Unfortunately our expectations were not met We were given a room on the ground floor, and for the next three days and nights had relentless noise from above us, with heaving stomping, dragging of items and things rolling on the floor. The noise made it difficult to sleep, and was not we were expecting at all. Also two of our windows had the blinds/curtains removed and were damaged, so we’re flooded with light at night. When we complained to the hotel, they offered to move us to another hotel in the city at 2am - which was obviously not an option for us While the communication was really good, this was not the experience in Kyoto we were hoping for, especially given the very high per night price We ended up booking another place which was a traditional Ryokan for our last two nights in Kyoto and were so grateful we did as the experience really was soo much more relaxing and comfortable. I believe this inn could be a wonderful experience for many but it will very much depend on the room and whether they have fixed the issues we experienced Kyoto is a beautiful city with soo much to do, see and experience - snd the people are just wonderful x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023